Baja Fish Tacos is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

1. Baja Fish Tacos

9.1
3664 S Bristol St (btw MacArthur & Sunflower), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Coast · 56 tips and reviews

Kristen I.Kristen Irving: Most authentic frijoles (pinto) I've had outside of homemade. Delish guac. Everything is amazing.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Try the Enchilada Combo, but only the carne asada enchilada with red sauce, rice and refried beans. And don't forget to chomp on a fresh serrano chile before each and every bite! Read more.

Tram N.Tram Nguyen: Shrimp & blackened fish tacos. Yum

Antonello Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

2. Antonello Ristorante

7.8
3800 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Coast · 17 tips and reviews

Travel C.Travel Costa Mesa: Authentic Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner. The lasagna is incredible! See the complete menu here: Read more.

Mike W.Mike White: Really authentic Italian food. Date and I shared a Cesar salad and each got the Prosciutto and Veal dish, which was excellent.

Mea E.Mea Elise: Thursday night wine tastings is a real treat, great wine, a little history and very reasonable price point. It's a must do!!

Bella Cuba is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

3. Bella Cuba

8.0
3930 S Bristol St (at Sunflower Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Cuban Restaurant · South Coast · 27 tips and reviews

Charlie S.Charlie Spillers: Actual authentic Cuban. I think I'm in love.

Melanie c.Melanie cyr: Always authentic

Priyadarshini S.Priyadarshini Singha: The food is amazing! Staff is very friendly and tends to your needs just right. Sangria is a little strong. Try their mojo sauce orders. :)

El Gallo Giro is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

4. El Gallo Giro

7.5
1442 S Bristol St Ste 1A, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: authentic and delicious. best mexican this side of the border.

Adam C.Adam Christensen: Great agua frescas. Also, very good torta carnitas and torta cubano.

Mike V.Mike Villa: best horchata

Kaisen Kaiten Sushi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

5. Kaisen Kaiten Sushi

8.7
3855 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Coast · 49 tips and reviews

Katrina G.Katrina G: Best rotating train sushi in OC

Shelby L.Shelby Lang: $1.75 Lobster Hand Roll Wednesdays!

Cisca S.Cisca S 😄😁💩: Try the cajun salmon, it's out of this world :)

In-N-Out Burger is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

6. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
3361 S Bristol St (at W MacArthur Blvd), Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · South Coast · 55 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Morgan: Even when busy the line is quick! Love the cheese fries here!

nellienellie: The Animal style Fries will make you fat, but at least you'll feel better after a crappy day.

LuluLulu: Best burgers ever !!!

Native Son Alehouse is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

7. Native Son Alehouse

8.2
305 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
Beer Garden · Downtown Santa Ana · 3 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Coyle: Great patio. Dog friendly. Good beer selection. A few eats.

Bob B.Bob Bretall: Food was good, but a bit pricey at ~$21 for a sandwich with a side of tots.

Billy A.Billy Amp: Richard Wright would be proud about this spot. Take the stairs up, and make a toast to the three of us 🍻

Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

8. Chapter One: the modern local

7.8
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

Justin O.Justin Ordoveza: The sisig fries are amazing, it's definitely authentic when it comes to the sisig, the pork cheeks is what makes it. It's like Filipino carne asada fries. Great happy hour and a great deal.

LindsayLindsay: The specialty cocktails are the most unique drinks I've seen in years. You've got to try their take on the Moscow Mule, Druid Divination or Holiday in Cambodia.

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Find tasty and creative culinary creations at Chapter One! Bacon-wrapped steaks, Panna cotta, Greek kataifi, and more. Voted Best New Restaurant in OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Issue.

Taqueria El Zamorano is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

9. Taqueria El Zamorano

7.7
925 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Shellhammer: Parking is an issue. But do your best, because it’s totally worth it. Everything is good. Esp, for late night munchies.

Danny O.Danny Oliva: Al Pastor won best "big" burrito by OC Register in June of 2015

MarkMark: Anything on the menu will be great, but classic tacos can’t be beat!

Taqueria El Triunfo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

10. Taqueria El Triunfo

7.5
2502 Westminster Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Elizabeth A.Elizabeth Altamirano: Best authentic tacos around, and super fast service!

Stephanie S.Stephanie Salas: Try the taquitos with rice & beans .

Taqueria Los Grandes is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

11. Taqueria Los Grandes

8.8
1736 W 5th St (5th st and Rait), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

SAN C.SAN CAN: Enchiladas are deliciously flavorful and moist. Yum

MONICA G.MONICA GURROLA: <3 THIS PLACE{:~)

alex g.alex gurrola: Nachos and Asada tacos are a must!

The Boiling Crab is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

12. The Boiling Crab

8.9
1500 W MacArthur Blvd (btw Bristol & Bear), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South Coast · 70 tips and reviews

Karthik B.Karthik Balasubramanian: Love this place ! Medium is a good level of spice.

Zainab A.Zainab AlFaisal: Not a seafood fancy; but their "medium spicy shrimp shabang" absolutely delicious 👌 ! Don't miss the tasty cajun fries !

May R.May RH: Not good for hungr people cause it takes time to remove the shells 😍😍😍😍 I LOVE IT

Wursthaus is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

13. Wursthaus

8.7
305 E 4th St Ste 106 (at French St), Santa Ana, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Santa Ana · 11 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fourre: Moody bratwurst joint featuring unique sausages and plentiful topping varieties. Excellent beer selection comprised of mostly European beers, primarily German and Belgian.

Rj S.Rj St Thomas: This place is awesome! Great beer and sausages! I recommend the foot long smoked Hungarian sausage and the Wildboar!

Bob B.Bob Bretall: You get a pretty large order of fries, one is enough for 2 people.This is a great place for beer drinkers. Soda choices are kind of limited (and available in bottles only)

Benjie's Deli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

14. Benjie's Deli

8.1
1828 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Deli · 31 tips and reviews

Offbeat L.A.Offbeat L.A.: Opened 1967. Traditional Jewish Deli. Authentic, with deep orange booths and counter seats, laminate wood and a deli case.

The T.The Termite Guy: Get the Benjie's Special pastrami sandwich with Swiss cheese and a vanilla egg cream to drink!

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Voted Best Bagels in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Get your bagel with lox, capers, and cream cheese! Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.

Hopper & Burr is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Santa Ana.

15. Hopper & Burr

8.3
202 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
Café · Downtown Santa Ana · 8 tips and reviews

Ryan B.Ryan Burns: Friendliest 2 or 3 dudes that work here. The avocado toast is $5, which seemed pricey at first but is 100% worth it. Cheesy, thick, bacon flavored toast with fresh avocado and salt on top.

Sarah C.Sarah Campbell: the chai is amazing :)

Mahsa H.Mahsa Heidari: Great latte!